Colin Kaepernick's face is everywhere this week, thanks to Nike's latest "Just Do It" campaign, featuring the former San Francisco 49ers quarterback.

From a huge billboard in Union Square to the Twitter-sphere, it's nearly impossible to avoid the Nike ad, which depicts a serene Kaepernick in black-and-white with the text "Believe in something. Even if it means sacrificing everything." Nike also released a commercial starring the football player-turned-activist, set to air throughout NFL games this season.

Most of us know Kaepernick's name by now, as well as the basic outline of his story. Growing up in Turlock, California, Kaepernick would eventually make his way onto the 49ers roster, leading the team against the Ravens in the 2013 Super Bowl.

In 2017, a year after beginning his national anthem kneeling protests, Kaepernick opted out of his 49ers contract to become a free agent. Currently unsigned, the athlete has accused the National Football League of blacklisting and is currently embroiled in a lawsuit with the league.

But what of the lesser-talked-about aspects of the Kaepernick tale? An example: Kaepernick once audited a UC Berkeley course on black representation in popular culture. He also eats a vegan diet for ethical reasons and is dating Nessa Diab, an MTV personality who got her start on the Bay Area's Wild 94.9 radio station.

Such odd facts should not dilute Kaepernick's intended message and activism, but may help paint a fuller picture of the person. Read more in the above slideshow.